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Cruise News: Small Ships Weather Rough Economic Seas

Cruise lines that specialize in small ships may face tougher economic challenges than mega cruise companies. Here's a look at where some small-ship lines went wrong -- and a glimpse at…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Travel Troubleshooter: A Dropped Damage Claim That Keeps Coming Back

A traveler returns a rental car without incident but a month later, the car-rental company comes after him for $2,000 in damages that he didn't commit. What gives?

Article / Air Travel

That's Ridiculous! Banning Babies in First Class

If you've paid for a first-class ticket, should you have to sit next to a crying baby? Or should babies be banned from certain flights altogether?

Article / Air Travel

Four-Night Lisbon Vacation, from $899 With Air

Plan ahead for a winter getaway with this affordable Lisbon trip, which includes round-trip airfare and four nights' hotel.

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Headed to Europe This Summer? It's Going to Be a Riot

Given the ongoing economic problems in Portugal, Ireland, Greece, and Spain, is it safe to travel to Europe this summer?

Article / Money and Fees

That's Ridiculous! The ATM Sucked My Money Back

Traveling overseas often means relying on ATMs for quick cash. Unfortunately, some travelers have found that some machines will debit your account for cash that was never actually…

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Travel Troubleshooter: Dead Passengers Can't Use a Flight Credit

A traveler's wife dies before the couple can use their plane tickets. Why won't the online travel agency or airline refund the money?

Article / Hotels

Wireless Hotel Charges That Make You Want to Stay Home

Some hotels not only charge for Wi-Fi access in the rooms, but some properties will also charge for each device that logs on. In an age of iPhones, iPads, and laptops, is this trend…

Article / Air Travel

Four-Night Italy Vacation, from $1,299 with Air

Book now for this Italy trip that includes four nights' hotel in Tuscany, a rental car, and wine tasting this fall.

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Travel Health Tips: Cell Phones on the Road and on Your Brain

Cell phones can certainly make traveling easier, but recent health reports may have you doubting the necessity of staying connected on the road. Should you be worried?

Article / Air Travel

How to Use Facebook to Plan Your Vacation

Move beyond your inner circle and use Facebook to find travel deals and get travel advice.

Article / Air Travel

That's Ridiculous! A Fee to Print a Boarding Pass -- No, Seriously

Spirit Airlines has announced plans to start charging $5 if an agent prints your boarding pass at the airport. What does this mean for travelers without access to a printer?

Article / Air Travel

Travel Photography: Don't Shoot? But It's a Public Space

Here's what amateur photographers should know about shooting pictures at airport security checkpoints, national parks, and other public spaces where officials may tell you, 'No…

Article / Cruise

Smoking Bans: Where to Light Up (or Not) on Cruise Ships

As more cruise lines ban smoking in cabins and public spaces, here's an update on the nonsmoking policies for each major cruise line.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Summer Road Trip: Tips for Driving to Canada

If you're planning to visit Canada on a summer road trip, follow these simple steps so you can drive across the border without any hassles or delays.

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Chilean Ash Cloud Update: Volcanic Ash Threatens Patagonian Ski Season

Travelers with plans to visit Bariloche, Argentina, may have to reschedule their upcoming ski trips -- a blanket of volcanic ash has covered the resort town.

Article / Air Travel

Travel Troubleshooter: Why Do I Have to Pay Twice for the Same Ticket?

Both the online travel agency and the airline refuse to change the name on a 13-year-old's plane ticket. Will this traveler have to buy another ticket to keep his family vacation on…

Article / Hotels

7-Night Costa Rica Guided Adventure, from $539

Visit La Fortuna, Montezuma, and San Jos&eacute on this seven-night land-only Costa Rica tour, which includes hotel, local transportation, and a guide throughout.

Article / Hotels

Travel Troubleshooter: But You Promised Me a Hotel in Rosemont, IL

A traveler winds up with a Chicago-area hotel about 20 minutes farther away than expected. Should the online travel agency that sold her the room refund her for the misleading hotel…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

7 Things You Should Know About International Car Rentals

Nervous about renting a car in another country? Follow these seven guidelines on dealing with international car rentals.

Article / Air Travel

7 Frequent-Flier Tricks Worth Learning

Master the art of earning miles, attaining elite status, and working the system to earn free flights and other perks.

Article / Air Travel

Eight-Day China Tour, from $799 With Air

Simplify your trip to China this fall with an affordable Beijing vacation package, which includes airfare, sightseeing, and six nights' hotel.

Article / Air Travel

With Vacation Travel Up This Summer, What Are the Best Travel Tips?

If you're looking for money-saving travel tips this summer, you may have to sift through some bad advice first.

Article / Air Travel

That's Ridiculous! The Painful Truth about Fees and Flying Your Airline Doesn't Want You to Know

Delta slams a unit of soldiers with nearly $3,000 in checked-baggage fees, reigniting fury over how the airline industry often treats its passengers.

Article / Cruise

Cruise Makeover: Royal Caribbean Takes Ship Renovation to the Next Level

Find out how ship builders are renovating Royal Caribbean's decade-old Radiance of the Seas with new cabins, restaurants, and other examples of clever redesign.